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263-557 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with K. Taylor

Calendar Apr 28, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Excellent. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

 

Full Course

263-558 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with K. Taylor

Calendar Apr 28, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Excellent. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

 

Full Course

263-545 - AGILITY MASTERS LEVEL

$130

with K. Taylor

Calendar Apr 28, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master level. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear on the turf

 CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent
  • Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

Full Course

263-526 - AGILITY MANEUVERS

$130

with J. Ackley

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 7:45 am, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: The skills introduced in Agility Beginning Handling will continue to be covered in Agility Maneuvers.  New skills to be introduced and existing skills perfected.  Existing skills to be perfected include: crosses (front, rear, blind); contacts and weaves. New skills to be introduced include increasing distance between handler and dog; increasing the number of obstacles in a sequence; working toward full height jumps; successfully performing 6 weave poles without aids.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Beginning Handling
  • Solid sit stay and/or down stay
  • Solid recall when exposed to distractions
  • Able to perform a front, rear, and blind cross 
  • Able to achieve a start line stay 
  • Able to perform a short obstacle sequence 

 WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar 
  • 4-6 foot leash 
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course 
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

COURSE PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

Will run

263-521 - AGILITY BEGINNING HANDLING

$130

with J. Ackley

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: The skills introduced in Agility Foundations 2 will continue to be covered in Agility Beginning Handling.  New skills to be introduced include: additional crosses (rear, blind); increasing jump heights; short sequences; sequences with contacts or weaves or tunnels. 

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Foundations 2
  • Solid sit stay and/or down stay
  • Solid recall when exposed to distractions
  • Able to perform a front cross 
  • Able to achieve a start line stay 
  • Able to perform a short jump sequence 

 WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar 
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course 
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master 
  • Premier

Will run

263-566 - AGILITY - MASTERS/PREMIER LEVEL

$130

with J. Munday

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION:  This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in the Master and Premier levels. The class will continue to refine handling skills so that the team can successfully perform at the upper levels of agility.

 PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Excellent Level
  • Competing at the Excellent or Master Level
  • Ready to compete at the Excellent,  Master or Premier Level
  • Instructor approval

WHAT TO BRING

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Crate for your dog
  • Extra pair of shoes to wear on the turf

 CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent
  • Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

Full Course

263-556 - AGILITY OPEN/EXCELLENT LEVEL

$130

with J. Munday

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 2:45 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Excellent. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Open Level class,
  • Showing at the Open level or Excellent level
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

 

Full Course

263-550 - AGILITY NOVICE/OPEN LEVEL

$130

with A. Peterson

Calendar Apr 29, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for teams competing in or ready to compete in Open. The class will focus on refining handling skills and will practice sequences found in the upper level classes.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Successful completion of Agility Novice Level, showing at the Novice/Starters level, or successful completion of Novice/Starters Agility title
  • Performing full height jumps and contacts
  • Able to successfully complete 12 weave poles
  • Able to perform a full course obstacle sequence

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Buckle collar
  • 4-6 foot leash
  • Variety of hard treats (that do not crumble easily) 
  • Crate for the dog when not working on the course
  • Extra pair of clean shoes to be used when training on the turf

CLASS PROGRESSION:

  • Agility Foundations 1
  • Agility Foundations 2
  • Agility Beginning Handling
  • Agility Maneuvers
  • Novice
  • Open
  • Excellent/Master
  • Premier

REGISTRATION PRIORITY: Early Registration Priority will be granted to students in the previous session (same day/time/instructor) of this class.

 

Full Course




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